The first two hours of parking in Norfolk city garages will be free starting July 1 to encourage supporting local businesses in the downtown area.
After the free period, previous parking rates will apply, though businesses can offer 50% garage parking discounts to patrons staying past two hours.
The following street garages will offer two hours of free parking:
- Bank Street Garage
- Boush Street Garage
- Charlotte Street Garage
- Fountain Park Garage
- Freemason Street Garage
- MacArthur North Garage
- MacArthur South Garage
- Main Street Garage
- Scope Garage
- Town Point Garage
- Waterside Garage
- W. Plume Street Garage
- Union Street Lot
- York Street Garage
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“Some customers will make a conscious decision because of the free parking to come downtown. We’re hoping that happens, and we are hoping it stimulates a lot more businesses to our restaurants,” said Norfolk Parking Division Director, Ray Stoner…